Joel E. Port's Obituary
Joel E. Port, age 98 of Boynton Beach, passed away on April 5, 2016. Joel is survived by his wife of 72 years Rose at home, his son Dr. Jeffery Port and his daughter Cheryl Port. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his 6 grandchildren, Carrie, Seth, Jonathan, Jocelyn, Rachel and Anjie and also his 7 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jacob, Devon, Elijah, Jayson, Ellen and Bryan. Joel was born in Poland and was a former chemical and mechanical engineer His funeral service will be held Thursday April 7, 2016 from the chapel of Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 5808 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33484 beginning at 2:00 PM. Entombment will take place at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, Boynton Beach, FL immediately following the service. Rabbi Geoffrey Botnick will officiate. Shiva will be observed at his residence Thursday from 6-9 PM and Friday from 4-6 PM. His family suggests donations in Joel’s memory be made to Magen David Adom at www.afmda.org.
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